327 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061549472
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 September 2008
Description
What I fear most, I think, is the death of the imagination. . . . If I sit still and don't do anything, the world goes on beating like a slack drum, without meaning. We must be moving, working, making dreams to run toward; The poverty of life with...
Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 39%
challenging 27%
sad 21%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 14% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism
327 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061549472
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 September 2008
Description
What I fear most, I think, is the death of the imagination. . . . If I sit still and don't do anything, the world goes on beating like a slack drum, without meaning. We must be moving, working, making dreams to run toward; The poverty of life with...
Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 39%
challenging 27%
sad 21%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 14% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism